Barbara Lu (Neeley) Yalich Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Barbara Lu (Neeley) Yalich (Colorado Springs, Colorado), born in Jetmore, Kansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Barbara Lu left this world on April 11, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Lu (Neeley) Yalich to show support.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Barbara Lu's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Barbara Lu's journey be filled with peace and serenity, as her find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenneth A. Neeley and Alice Rasmussen Neeley. She is survived by: her children, Nicholas Yalich (Betty) of San Rafael, CA and Jan Betts (Don) of Driggs, ID; her grandchildren, Kelley Betts (Kenny) of Dayton, WA and Nicholas Betts (Christen) of Memphis, TN; her great grandchildren, Quinlan and Nikola; and her brothers, Curt Neeley (Angie) of Colorado Springs, CO and Mike Neeley (Kay) of Colorado Springs, CO. She is also survived by nephew and nieces and several great nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Shove Chapel.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Colorado College Mike and Barbara Yalich Student Services Center, the Colorado College Hockey Program or the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.